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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 242.56 and 126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 242.56 and 126.94 is: 174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 242.56 = 126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/242.56 = 126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 242.56 × 126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 30,790.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,790.57/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.79

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